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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
4
Copyright notices and subscription rates appear in this issue of The News. The paper notes AP news dispatches with local publication rights and requests real names for letters. It announces correction policy and postal entry details for Frederick Maryland dated Wednesday June 28 1944.
The Mariana engagement ends with heavy Japanese losses in planes and ships while American forces inflict damage but fail to contact surface fleets. The battle proves American air superiority but shows Japan avoiding decisive surface combat, signaling a costly but necessary future risk for Tokyo.
Congress advances a bill to create machinery to terminate war contracts after need ends. Prompt settlements would speed civilian production and labor reemployment. Delays could tie up capital and slow reconversion of war firms to peacetime jobs.
The text explains common mispronunciations for Catalpa Nasturtium and impetuosity. It guides syllable emphasis for yurua vilén and notes pronunciation tips for first and third a sounds. It encourages daily vocabulary growth and includes a short example of impetuosity.
A Chicago dispatch notes the 1944 Republican convention is telegraphing a Dewey nomination with a conservative, cautious tone. It argues the party aims to project unity while sidestepping war issues, though concerns linger about energy, a militant style, and tariff emphasis. The piece predicts Willkie may critique post convention thrust and urges firmer foreign policy stance.
Historical brief listing notable figures born or died on this date. James Robertson, pioneer in Tennessee and mediator, born in Virginia, died 1814. Richard Hildreth, journalist and historian, born in Deerfield Massachusetts, died 1865. John Boyle referenced with 1844 note.
The 48th annual distribution of premiums of the Academy of the Visitation awarded honors to Frederick pupils. Miss Katharine Eisenhauer earned top honors including a special gold medal. Edward Mealey of Frederick rode 40 minutes from the fountain to Smith's hotel in Woodsboro last night. Edgewood hosted one of Frederick society’s largest receptions in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C Staley Gambrill returning from their wedding trip. Mr and Mrs Henry Massetter Samsville faced a buggy accident as their horse bolted. Mrs Massetter escaped unharmed while Mr Massetter and a vehicle were injured damaged.
Twenty years ago items note a large meeting at the courthouse endorsing Governor Rachacy for the Democratic nomination. Sealed bids for Frederick county school bonds worth 9500 are opened and awarded to Baker Watts and Company of Baltimore at 1045. Mt Saint Marys College adopts graduate coaching. Arthur H Maley named coach for all athletic teams. Henry Shoemaker and family depart Middletown for Berwyn to visit kin. he will attend a six week course at Maryland University.
The document lists multiple biographies and dates: Irish-American poet O'Reilly and journalist patriot died 1890 Boston. Emerson Hough born 1857 Newton Iowa died 1923 Chicago. William E. Barton born 1861 Sublette Illinois died 1930. Monmouth Court House battle 1778. 1814 U S Wasp- Reindeer. 1815 Decatur off Algiers. 1864 Gallaudet opens Washington DC. 1902 Panama Canal Act. 1914 Sarajevo assassination. 1919 Versailles Treaty. 1989 Dixie Clipper first European flight. 1940 Bessarabia. 1942 Tukan. 1943 Davis replaced by Marvin Jones. Spaatz born 1890. Blandy and Royce noted. Dr Alears Carieil French-born scientist. Dr Harold W. Dodd Princeton. Floyd Devl Barry. Walker Kohancoen Glasgow MA sculptor. horoscope notes on sympathy and fortune.
The Hoopers observe their first wedding anniversary. Mrs Hooper formerly Elizabeth A Hargett lives at 65 South Market Street. Pfc Hooper has served overseas with the armed forces in England.
The piece argues Premier General Tojo will pursue an aggressive counteroffensive to prolong the war in the Orient, with Japan weighing routes from Hengyang to Kweilin and Liuchow, aiming to disrupt American air activity and threaten Chungking and air bases in Southeast and Southwest China as U S air power grows on Chinese soil.
An explanation of the Australian term drongo describing a person who shows early promise but fails to meet expectations. The piece contrasts lack of ability energy and ambition with character flaws that keep one from excelling, citing biblical adage about responsibility and respect.
Washington analyst Peter Edson outlines a proposed coalition ticket Bricker Byrd with Texas South Carolina Mississippi electors and a Republican slate. He notes Byrd denies involvement while describing how such schemes could throw the election to Congress and create potential deadlocks and constitutional overhauls.
A 22 year old wife asks about her husband who evenings out with a young woman and neglects their 15 month old. Dix urges patience, warns youth breeds restless desire, and stresses responsibility and companionship to save the marriage.
A reader writes about a man in poor health with five children who loves another woman. The letter asks if the sick wife should be told to leave and live with her people so the lover can be with him. The response condemns the plan as heartless and immoral.
Court records show Howard Elwood Mort and Bernice Mort petitioning to adopt Norman Jean Hughes. Property transfers include Bertha Stouffer to Parsons Newman and back, and several city and county deeds for small sums. Moose Lodge 15 initiate class of 15. next class set for July 25 under new monthly degree policy.
HAL BOYLE visits Winchester Cathedral and views the faded chair used by Queen Mary Tudor at her wedding to Philip of Spain. He notes the relic’s age worn velvet and the verger’s reverence, while also describing Saxon kings bones in a box nearby and tombs of Canute Walton Austen Thetcher.
The article notes the A-36 Invader carries 500 pound bombs. It contrasts a smile with a scowl and discusses how facial expression affects mood and social interactions across places.
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